"Happy Hour": AOC’s Inauthenticity Problem, Why Emily Hates “Ted Lasso,” and the Debate Over Gaza: Emily Answers YOUR Questions

On this week’s edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky reflects on what we’ve learned from COVID school closures and mask mandates, the lasting effects on children, why she believes the country still hasn’t had a real reckoning with what went wrong, and what she sees as Democrats’ continuing blind spot on COVID and Anthony Fauci. She discusses the leftward shift of workplaces and the dynamics of female-dominated fields. Emily explains why she takes calls to “abolish” institutions seriously, why precise language matters in politics, and makes the case for viewing Thanksgiving as a “glass half full” holiday rather than defining it by the darkest parts of American history. She also weighs in on AOC’s shifting rhetoric and discusses her recent video defending Hasan Piker against misleading criticism from Scott Jennings. Emily answers questions about President Trump’s relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu and how intelligence from Israel may reach the White House. She wrestles with how America could actually fix its healthcare system. Emily dives into a complicated discussion about whether what happened in Gaza should be described as genocide, why she considers the UN’s definition overly broad, and why civilized countries should own up to mistakes. Emily also explains why she hates “Ted Lasso,” reveals how guests are selected for “After Party,” shares her problems with superhero movies, discusses destigmatizing marriage and starting a family at a younger age, and more… Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.